Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

AeroVironment is looking to parlay its work on counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) laser weapons to go after anticipated business to combat higher-end threats.

The U.S. Space Force has accepted the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) for operational use.

A NASA inspector general's audit raises safety and performance concerns about the agency's more than five-decade-old spacesuits.

There are two leading approaches to staying on the Moon and powering through the frigid lunar night: nuclear fission reactors and regenerative fuel cells.

As the clock ticks toward a U.S. government shutdown, opponents claim the Trump administration will undermine NASA's missions, safety protocols and workforce.

The U.S. Air Force finally has a formal nominee to be its top officer.

Pilatus Aircraft marked the delivery of its first PC-12 Pro single-engine turboprop, with delivery to launch customer Dion Weisler.

The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit has given the go-ahead for Anduril and Zone 5 to move forward on counter-uncrewed aircraft system efforts.

Operations in the Middle East with the Reaper ended on Sept. 30 and are transitioning to the new MQ-9B Protector, according to information provided to Aviation Week.

Poland was the main driver behind Europe’s defense budget growth from 2022-25, but is now running up against fiscal limits of what is sustainable going forward.

European missile manufacturer MBDA has been contracted by the Italian government to begin production of a new anti-ship missile for the country’s navy.

“We can’t waste a day,” Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said Sept. 30 during an interview with Aviation Week on the sidelines of the International Astronautical Congress.

South Korea has selected L3Harris to supply additional airborne early warning aircraft under its E-X Phase II program running through 2032.

SpaceX is targeting Oct. 13 for the next Starship-Super Heavy flight test.

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin the long-delayed F-35 Lot 18 production contract valued at $12.5 billion.

The Pentagon has awarded RTX a $5 billion contract for Coyote drone interceptor systems.

Axiom Space unveiled a pilot program to provide personalized training for prospective human spaceflight participants interested in doing microgravity research.

The Exploration Co., a European startup developing cargo, and eventually crewed, spacecraft for LEO, plans a 2028 flight test to the ISS.

The Translational Research Institute for Space Health selected HarmonEyes for assessment of an artificial intelligence-powered eye tracking platform.

As Ukrainian military units rack up combat points, they can cash them in to “buy” new drones.

The first stage of an Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket being prepared for launch on a commercial mission for Lockheed Martin was destroyed Sept. 29.

American Honda Motor Co. plans to study integrating its regenerative fuel cell system with Astrobotic’s Vertical Solar Array Technology for long-term operations on the Moon.

The launch startup Beijing Galactic Energy Aerospace Technology Co. (Galactic Energy) has raised RMB 2.4 billion ($336 million) in a Series D funding round.

LYON, France – Thales Alenia Space has started to build two reduced-scale proofs of concept for its Stratobus airship, aimed at carrying various payloads for long periods at high altitude.

Bombardier is pitching its newest, longest-range aircraft to replace two executive transports in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet, while also pitching its airframes for potential refueling duties.